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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.65, 750.30 and 496.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.65, 750.30 and 496.65 is: 750.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.65 : 750.30 = 496.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.65/750.30 = 496.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.65x = 750.30 × 496.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.65x = 372,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,636.50/496.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.30

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